OVERVIEW
The 2020 Basic Acoustics Summer School Program (BASS) will celebrate its 11th year this summer. The program was first created in memory of Dr. Henry E. Bass, who was a physicist and acoustics researcher that led efforts to create the National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA) in the 1980s and served as the Center’s director from 1992 until his passing in 2008. He was a talented researcher and a gifted teacher. Up-to-date, 20 undergraduate students from various backgrounds and universities have successfully completed the program.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the BASS Program is to bring undergraduate students, distinguished Research Scientists of the NCPA, and Discussion Leaders together to explore a wide variety of topics in physical acoustics and engineering. BASS will give students opportunities to do research directed by experts, exploring topics that are not ordinarily encountered in the undergraduate experience.
CANDIDATES
The focus of the BASS Program is on intermediate and advanced undergraduate students (must have completed freshman year). A limited number of undergraduate students will be selected.
RESEARCH PARTICIPATION
Each student will be assigned a research adviser and a research topic for the program. The student will work in the lab, attend organized lectures, and participate in discussion groups.
STIPEND
Participants will receive a $3,200 stipend and dormitory housing, if needed. Participants have to provide their own transportation to and from The University of Mississippi.
PROGRAM DATES
The Program will take place June 8, 2020 to July 31, 2020.
APPLICATION
A link to the BASS 2020 Program application is located near the top of this website. The application and four required attachments must be emailed to mbp@olemiss.edu. The deadline for submission is February 21, 2020.
BASS PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Marta Panickar
National Center for Physical Acoustics
The University of Mississippi
145 Hill Drive
University, MS 38677-1848
Phone (662) 915-8868
E-mail: mbp@olemiss.edu